Google Fi was one of the first to support RCS messaging, a more modern way to communicate. Though it brought support, the company couldn’t pull it off completely. This is because Google Fi’s web interface couldn’t live up to expectations. Well, that changes now , as Google Fi for web is finally getting the much-awaited overhaul.
Google Fi for web gets the much-awaited overhaul
Google Fi’s web portal allows users to make/ take calls, listen to voicemail, and also check messages from a browser. This is a very useful feature that makes it convenient to stay in touch, even when your phone is not with you. However, the downside to this is that you are not able to utilize RCS messaging through the web portal.
The latest update changes that . You can now access RCS messaging over the web, but this breaks from the current Google Fi Web Interface. In simple terms, when you click on the Messages section on the Google Fi website, it’ll redirect you to Google Messages for web , which is a different website.
Not the best solution, but it does the work
You can access calling and voicemail from the new webcalls page . This page has the messages tab in the navigation drawer alongside the Calls and Voicemail sections. Web Calls will allow you to “make phone calls and check your voicemail with Google Fi” on tablets and laptops signed into your Google Account. However, there are certain nuances. When you delete a call from your history on the web, this doesn’t reflect on any other device. When you delete a voicemail, the system removes the voicemail from all your synced devices.
Design-wise, both Google sites (webcalls and Messages) are nearly identical. This approach means users are required to utilize both websites to access calls, voicemail, and messages. This isn’t the best solution, but it at least offers a way to make things work. You can give this a go by heading to the Google Fi Web page.
RCS messaging didn’t have the smoothest rollout, and even after years, it still isn’t a seamless experience across devices.
